Part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system and other archaeological remains on Holne Moor west and north west of Venford Reservoir
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Getting here
50.52727, -3.86891
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wren, Blackbird, Robin +66 more · last seen 2025; Blanket bog — golden plover, curlew, dunlin and merlin
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wren, Blackbird, Robin +66 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Oil Beetle, Common Darter +26 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Two Moors WayWalking route
Dartmoor WayWalking route
Bellever TrailWalking route
Postbridge TrailWalking route
Abbot's WayWalking route
🐴Horse riding
10 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
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Wildlife to spot
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